Posts by mrsrichandregular
“Winging it” is the new normal for working parents
61% of American parents don’t have any formal childcare arrangements. In other words, most of us are winging it.
We have this system, a patchwork quilt of relatives and good intentions where grannies, aunties, and even the occasional college student are all stepping up to the plate
Read MoreRethinking ‘rock bottom’ and spreading financial joy
There is a widely held notion of “rock bottom” as this cinematic event that leads to a catastrophic loss of money, status, or stability and forces a transformative reckoning. It’s the stuff that bestselling memoirs and inspirational TED talks are made of, but is that always the case?
What if “rock bottom” in the professional world is more subtle?
Read MoreWhat March Madness teaches us about beating the odds
The whole setup is a lot like the economic mobility in America. Our outcomes, much like the tournament brackets, are often determined by where we start.
Read MoreIntroducing Cashing Out: the podcast
Last month we celebrated the one-year publishing anniversary of our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away. Yet, even now, whenever we walk into a Barnes & Noble, stroll over to the business section and autograph a copy for a future reader, we’re brought back to our twenties and reminded of how…
Read MoreIt’s time to revisit the stigma surrounding debt
According to a survey by The Harris Poll, only 52% of young
Americans can meet financial obligations without help from credit cards, student loans, or personal loans.
Our estate planning experience with Trust & Will
if you can order a pizza online with multiple toppings, you can manage getting an Estate Plan
Read MoreCoping with the decision to financially support a parent
The moral of the story is; math has rules and life doesn’t care.
Read MoreLife update: Coming out of the fog
the freedom I’ve been feeling…is still just a fraction of what I deserve
Read MoreI love me more than I love my job, so I quit
Today marks my last week as a full-time employee. Yes, that’s right…I quit. I am a six-figure earner and breadwinner for my family and I’m leaving traditional work about a year earlier than we planned.
Read MoreThe three words we use to diffuse money arguments
It moves the conversation forward in a healthy way so we can arrive at new truths together.
Read MoreOur son didn’t have a birthday party and it’s ok…right?
I have it all, but I still can’t do it all
Read MoreWhat it means to be a passive investor
You ever notice that nobody calls you passive as a compliment? It’s usually more of an accusation like…“you’re so PASSive!” Passive is one of those descriptors that makes you feel lesser than. You’re less powerful, less authoritative, less in control if you’re passive. If you’re the more passive parent, you’re usually the reason for the “morning…
Read MoreHow we win during Open Enrollment
I’ve learned to view my employee benefits as a part of my total compensation; with health care as the most valuable benefit by far.
Read MoreMy fear of spending is a form of imposter syndrome
“The math is the easiest part, but the psychology is a mutha***!”
Read MoreThe easiest way to get a raise is to give yourself one
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